[ ARC forum 2 ]
Written by Paul B. at 10 Dec 2002 14:22:51: frustration..
As an answer to: skin tears and frustration... written by michael at 10 Dec 2002 02:36:41:
> I can't stretch effectively when my foreskin is too painful (because of small open wounds).
I don't think Jim got you pegged here correctly. What you describe seems to be "fissuring" - tiny cracks associated with dry and/ or red spots on the skin.
Vaseline on its own may not fix it, but I would suggest two alternatives - an antifungal such as clotrimazole (Canesten/ Clonea/ Lotrimin) or econazole (Daktarin) cream, or just plain Zinc & Castor Oil ("nappy"/ "diaper") cream used in generous amount. Possibly an antifungal/ Hydrocortisone combination (Daktacort).
Jim has dietary suggestions, as you will read further back in the forum.
> I don't masturbate that frequently(about once every two weeks,now),so help me out here,please!
Help yourself! I think you'll be fine with the creams.
> I wish to have sex soon,but I'm worried about not being able to perform adequately,especially since my phimosis doesnt seem to want to recede,and my foreskin is tender and sore most of the time these days.
Try the creams, no less than a week, preferably two or three to ascertain the full effect of any one before trying the other. And keep us informed - in detail.